Metal building and structural unit therefor



April 28,1925. 1,535,504

- J.J.STEPHENS METAL BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL UNIT THEREFOR Filed May 1, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet l A TTORNEYS i MW K April 28, 1925.

J. J. STEPHENS METAL BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL UNIT THEREFOR Filed May 1, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Apr. 28, 1925. 7

UNITED STATES JOSEPH J. STEPHENS, F LAMONT, MICHIGAN.

METAL BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL UNIT THEREFOR.

Application filed May 1, 1924. Serial No. 710,305.

To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, J OSEPH J. STEPHENS, a

citizen of the United States,residin at Lamont, county of Ottawa, Stateof I ichigan, have invented certain new and useful- Improvements in Metal Buildings and Structural Units Therefor, of which the following is a specificatio This invention relates to improvements in metal. buildings and structural units therefor.

The .main objects of this invention are: First, to provide an improved metal bu1lding structure in which the walls are well ada ted to exclude heat and cold.

\ econd, to provide an improved metal wall structure for buildings in which the units are easily assembled and have joints which effectively exclude moisture. V

Third, to provide improved structural units for buildlin s which are very strong in proportion to t e weight of the materlal entering into the same.

Objects pertaining to details and economies of my improvements w1ll definitely appear from the detailed descriptlon to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined andpointedout in the clamps.

A structure which isa preferred embodlment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a .85 part of this application, in which:

Fig. I is a'fragmentary PGISPGCUVGYVIGW of a building embodying the features of my invention,no regard belng paid to proportions and only such parts being shown as are deemed necessary to illustrate my improve-- ments. 3 w

Fig. II is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of the wall and one of the joists.

Fig. III is a detail verticalsection on a line corresponding to line"33 of Figs. I

and II.

Fig. IV is a fragmentary perspective view of the parts of one of the structural beam units in disassembled relation. 5

Fig. V is a perspective view of one of the coupling members. 4

Fig. VI is a perspective View of one of the rafter saddles or supporting brackets.

Fig. VII is a fragmentary side'view of a coactmg pair of rafters.

Fig. VIII is a perspective View of one of the rafter coupling members.

Fig. IX is a perspective view of one of the fasteners.

In the drawing similar reference numerals indicate similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, the studding 1, the joists 2 and the rafters 3 are all structura ly the same except as to details of the coupling by means of which certain parts are connected. These structural units are formed up of the channel members 4 disposed back to back and connected by the tie members 5 which have in-turned flanges 6 at their edges embracing the arms or flanges 7 of the channel members, thus forming structural units of I-beam section.

The studding 1 has upright partition supporting channels 8 secured thereto by means of the lugs 9 which are struck out from the upper and lower ends of the studding and folded within the channels, thus providing the studding with oppositely facing partition engaging channels.

The edges of the wall panels 10 are folded outwardly to provide outwardly disposed flanges 11 and are then folded inwardly to provide the inwardly disposed channels 12, the folds being of S-eross section as shown -in Fig. II. The inwardly disposed channels 12 are engaged with the arms of the studding while the' outwardly facingchannels are engaged with the inturned flanges 13 of the joint members 14, thus clamping the wall panels to the studding and providing an effective closed and sealed joint.

The partition panels 15 are of asbestos board or other non-conducting material and these are supported with their edges within the channels of the folders 8. This not only secures insulated air chambers but also the insulated partitions are provided. The wall panels preferably have openings 16 atthe top and bottom thereof to permit circulation of the air, thereby avoiding sweating of the walls. The walls. are provided with top plates 19.

The joists 2 are provided with coupling members 20, these .couplin members being 1 of U-shape and are dispose with their arms 21 between the channel members 4 and the tie members. These coupling members are secured by means of the fasteners 22 having prongs 23 arranged through holes 24 in the superim osed arts, the pron s being folded down as sh wn in FigIII. The bight or cross portions of thecoupling members have inturned flanges 25 adapted to engage the studding as shown in Fig. II, the-inner panels terminating or being recessed to receive these coupling members. These superimposed parts are provided with openings 24 to receive the fasteners as shown in F 1g. III.

The rafters 3 are provided at their inner ends with U-shaped coupling members 26 which are arranged with their arms between .the tie members of the channel members and secured by fasteners 22. The bight portions of these coupling members abut and are connected as shown in Fig. VII.

The rafters are secured to the walls by means of the triangular saddles 27 having horizontal portions 28 adapted to rest upon the top of the walls, and downwardly projecting' extensions 29 adapted to engage the inner sides of the wall. The angle of the inclined side 30 corresponds to the angle of the rafter and this portion has flanges 31 embracing the arms of the rafter units and secured thereto by means of fasteners 28.

With the parts thus arranged I secure a wall which is well adapted to exclude heat and cold and one which does not sweat under changing atmospheric conditions. The parts are easily assembled and disassembled.

I have not in the accompanying drawings attempted, to show the parts in their relative proportions but it is believed that the h disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my improvements as may be esired.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a wallstructure, the combination of studding units comprising. channel members disposed back to back and tie members havinginturned flanges at the edges thereof embracing theflanges of said channel members providing units of I-cross section, wall panels having their vertical edges conformed to an 8 cross section. providing inwardly disposed channels engaging the arms of the studding units and outwardly facing joint flanges, joint members having inturned flanges engaging the joint flanges of said wall panels, channeled partition panel holders disposed on the webs of said studding units having lugs struck therefrom and engaged within the ends of said holders, and partition panels disposed with their edges in said holders.

2. In a wall structure, the combination of studding units comprising channel members disposed back to back and tie members having inturned flanges at the edges thereof embracing the flanges of said channel providing units of I-cross section,

flanged studding units, wall panels havin memos members providing units of I-crossisection, wall panels having their vertical edges conformed to an S-cross section providing inwardly disposed channels engaging the arms of the studding units and outwardly facing joint flanges, and joint members having inturned flanges engaging the joint flanges of said wall panels.

3. In a wall structure, the combination of studding units comprising channel members disposed back to back and tie members having inturned flanges at the edges thereof embracing the flanges of said panel members providing units of I-cross section, wall panels having channels at their vertimlQ B edges engaging said studding units, joint pieces connecting said panels, channeled partition -panel holders disposed on the webs of said studding units to face out-' wardly, the channel members of said studding units having'lugs struck therefrom and engaged within the ends of said holders, and partition panels disposed with their edges in said holders.

4. In a wall structure, the combination of studding units comprising channel members disposed back to back and tie members having inturned flanges at the edges thereof embracing the flanges of saidpanel members wall panlaterally, and partition panels disposed with their edges in said holders.

6. In a wall structure, the combination of studding units of I'-cross section, wall panels having their vertical edges conformed to an S-cross section providing inwardlydisposed channels engaging the arms of the studding units and outwardly facing joint flanges, and joint pieces having inturned flanges engaging the joint flanges of said wall panels.

7. In a wall structure, the combination of mo flanged studding units, wall panels having their vertical .edges'conformed to 8 cross section providing inwardly opposed channels engaging said studding units and outwardly facing joint channels, and joint strips having inturned flanges engaging the said joint flanges of said wall panels.

8. In a wall structure, the combination of their vertical edges conformed to S cross section providing inwardly opposed channels bers providing units of I-cross section, and engaging said studding units and outwardly partition panel holders disposed on the webs facing joint chanels, and joint members enof said stnddin units to face outwardly, gaging the said joint flanges of said wall the channel mem ers of said studding units 5 panels. having lugs struck therefrom and engaged 15 g 9. In a wall structure, the combination with said holders. of studding units comprising channel mem- In witness whereof I have hereunto set hers disposed back to back and tie members my hand. having mturned flanges at the edges thereof 19 embracing the flanges of said panel mem- JOSEPH J. STEPHENS. 

